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Master complex adult health nursing content with this updated Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank covering Chapters 30–47, designed to support nursing students during the 2025–2026 academic cycle. This comprehensive study resource by Harding provides structured NCLEX-style questions and answers that focus on high-yield medical-surgical topics including respiratory disorders, cardiovascular conditions, renal and urinary system diseases, neurological impairments, endocrine imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, hematologic conditions, and oncological nursing care. It strengthens clinical judgment, prioritization, delegation, and safe patient care decision-making skills essential for real-world nursing practice. Each section is organized to improve understanding of disease processes, pharmacological interventions, nursing management strategies, and patient assessment techniques. The test bank is ideal for revision, quizzes, midterms, finals, and NCLEX preparation, offering clear explanations and application-based learning to enhance retention and exam performance. Whether used for self-study or classroom support, this resource simplifies complex medical-surgical concepts into structured, manageable sections that build confidence and ensure academic success in the 2026–2027 nursing program.

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TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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Chapter 30: Breast Disorders

Test Bank
MULTIPLE
CHOICE
1. The nurse!!teaching!!a!!young Hwomens community service group about F F F F F




breast self-examination (BSE) willinclude that
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a. BSE will reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer.
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b. BSE should be done daily while taking a bath or shower.
F F F F F F F F F F




c. annual mammograms should be scheduled in addition to BSE.
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d. performing BSE after the menstrual period is more comfortable.
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ANS: D F




Performing BSE at the end of the menstrual period will reduce the breast
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tenderness associated with the procedure. The evidence is not clear that BSE
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reduces mortality from breast cancer. BSE should be donemonthly. Annual
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TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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latest update

, TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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mammograms are not routinely scheduled for women under age 40, and newer
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guidelinessuggest delaying them until age 50.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application)
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TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and
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Maintenance


2. During a well woman physical exam, a 43-year-old patient asks about her
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risk for breast cancer. Whichquestion is most pertinent for the nurse to
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ask?


a. Do you currently smoke tobacco?
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b. Have you ever had a breast injury?
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c. At what age did you start having menstrual periods?
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d. Is there a family history of fibrocystic breast changes?
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ANS: C F




Early menarche and late menopause are risk factors for breast cancer because
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TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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latest update

, TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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latest update
of the prolonged exposure toestrogen that occurs. Cigarette smoking, breast
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trauma, and fibrocystic breast changes are not associated withincreased breast
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cancer risk. F




DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application)
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TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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3. A 51-year-old patient with a small immobile breast lump is considering
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having a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. The nurse explains that an
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advantage to this procedure is that
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a. FNA is done in the outpatient clinic and results are available in 1 to 2 days.
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b. only a small incision is needed, resulting in minimal breast pain and
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scarring.



c. if the biopsy results are negative, no further diagnostic testing will be
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needed.



d. FNA is guided by a mammogram, ensuring that cells are taken from the
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lesion.



ANS: A F




TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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, TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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FNA is done in outpatient settings and results are available in 24 to 48 hours. No
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incision is needed. FNA may be guided by ultrasound, but not by mammogram.
F F F F F F F F F F F F F




Because the immobility of the breast lump suggests cancer, further testing will
F F F F F F F F F F F F




be done if the FNA is negative.
F F F F F F




DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application)
F F F F




TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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4. Which F assessment finding in a 36-year-old patient is most indicative of a need
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for further evaluation?
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a. Bilateral breast nodules that are tender with palpation
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b. A breast nodule that is 1 cm in size, nontender, and fixed
F F F F F F F F F F F




c. A breast lump that increases in size before the menstrual period
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d. A breast lump that is small, mobile, with a
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rubbery consistencyANS: BF F F




Painless and fixed lumps suggest breast cancer. The other findings are more
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suggestive of benign processessuch as fibrocystic breasts and fibroadenoma.
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TESTBANK FOR LEWIS MEDICA SURGICA NURSING F F




11TH EDITION BYHARDING Questions & Answers
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Publisher: 2013 ISBN: 9780323086783 Edition: Unknown

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